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Factory Heaters: Targeted Heat for Production Floors and Manufacturing Spaces
What are the best heaters for factories?
Factories are consistently one of the hardest space types to heat economically. Shutter doors open and close all day, floor areas are large, and much of a conventional heating system’s output is lost before it ever reaches a production line.
SunSwitch’s HeatLogik® infrared factory heaters take a different approach: they heat objects and people directly, the way sunlight does, rather than trying to warm the air that surrounds them.
That’s what makes zone heating realistic on a factory floor—you heat the production line or work area that’s actually occupied, not the whole building.
Why is factory heating so difficult with conventional systems?
- Shutter doors that open and close constantly reset whatever warmth a gas or fan system has built up
- Large open floor areas mean heat has further to travel before it reaches anyone—and more chance to be lost on the way
- Conventional systems heat air, which rises and drifts, so a meaningful share of every heating cycle is wasted on empty roof space
- Infrared avoids the problem structurally: heat is delivered directly to people, equipment and work surfaces, so building shape and door frequency barely matter
Why is infrared heating a better choice for factory heaters?
Infrared heaters use the ‘local warming’ method to heat any commercial space, which works far more effectively than traditional convection heaters.
They do this by using shortwave infrared technology to create a ‘heat bubble’—what we have coined HeatLogik®. This heats the people within a space rather than the air itself, and is perfect for heating churches or warehouses that may have high ceilings or doors that constantly open and close throughout the day.
| Factor | Infrared SunSwitch HeatLogik® | Conventional (gas/fan convection) |
|---|---|---|
| Where the heat goes | Directly to production lines, work areas and staff | Heats the air, which rises and escapes |
| Response to shutter doors | Unaffected—heat stays localised | Resets every time a door opens |
| Pre-heat time | Zero—instant | Several minutes |
| Zone heating | Straightforward—heat only occupied work areas | Difficult—heats the whole building volume |
| Maintenance | Very low—elements last up to 5,000 hours | Higher—ductwork, burners, filters to maintain |
What are the benefits of HeatLogik® infrared factory heaters?
Production lines and assembly areas:
Targeted heat exactly where staff are working
Large open floor spaces:
No heat loss regardless of shutter door frequency
Staff welfare and break areas:
Instant, comfortable warmth without heating the whole factory to do it
Loading and goods-in areas:
The same door-resilience that makes infrared suited to warehouses applies directly here
Where do infrared factory heaters work best?
Production lines and assembly areas:
Targeted heat exactly where staff are working
Large open floor spaces:
No heat loss regardless of shutter door frequency
Staff welfare and break areas:
Instant, comfortable warmth without heating the whole factory to do it
Loading and goods-in areas:
The same door-resilience that makes infrared suited to warehouses applies directly here
Frequently asked questions
Is infrared heating suitable for a working production floor?
Yes. Because HeatLogik® infrared heating doesn’t rely on air movement, it can run continuously alongside active machinery and processes without disrupting ventilation, extraction, or production itself.
It’s also compatible with zone heating — running specific work areas at the temperature they need without heating unoccupied sections of the same building.
Can factory heating be targeted to specific work areas only?
Yes. SunSwitch HeatLogik® infrared heaters are well suited to zoning specific lines, stations or welfare areas rather than heating the whole building uniformly.
How does infrared factory heating affect energy costs?
By heating only occupied work areas instead of the full building volume, most customers see a significant reduction against whole-building gas or convection heating. Learn more about how SunSwitch HeatLogik® can lower your monthly energy costs.
Does factory infrared heating help meet MEES or improve EPC rating?
Yes. See how SunSwitch HeatLogik® infrared heating improves EPC rating for detail on the standards involved.
Can multiple factory heaters be controlled together?
Yes, off-the-shelf controllers cover installations up to 6kW; for larger sites running multiple heaters above that, SunSwitch offers bespoke control panels.
